Global Affairs Canada (GAC) offers international scholarships to Canadian and international students, postdocs, researchers, faculty, staff and academic institutions to conduct short-term study, research or professional development.
Interested candidates are encouraged to read through all of the information available on the GAC website and submit their application to the appropriate Waterloo administering office on campus (listed below) with all supporting documents. These offices will review and submit the application for each candidate.
The University of Waterloo will rank all incoming applications for the SEED program, as well as all programs falling under the Student Exchange Program, including ELAP, Study in Canada Scholarships, Canada-CARICOM Faculty Leadership Program, and more. However, Global Affairs Canada will determine the final ranking of all applications and will make the final selections.
Please note that the information provided on this webpage from the Government of Canada may be subject to change without notice or be updated in the future. It is recommended to regularly check the GAC international scholarships website for the most current information.
All applicants are required to fill out the Information Form along with the specified application materials outlined in the program details. All submissions should be emailed to the designated office listed below.
Open opportunities
The deadlines for all Global Affairs Canada applications have officially closed.
Contact Waterloo International for more information.
Administering offices
Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP)
Applicant group | UW Office | Contact info |
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Undergraduate study applicants | Student Success Office - Study Abroad | sso-sab@uwaterloo.ca |
Graduate applicants | Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs | Heidi Mussar Associate Director, Graduate Financial Aid & Awards |
Applicant group | UW Office | Contact name and/or email |
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Undergraduate applicants | Student Success Office - Study Abroad | sso-sab@uwaterloo.ca |
Graduate applicants | Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs | Heidi Mussar Associate Director, Graduate Financial Aid & Awards |
Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED) program
Applicant group | UW Office | Contact name and/or email |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate applicants |
Student Success Office - Study Abroad |
sso-sab@uwaterloo.ca |
Graduate applicants | Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs | Heidi Mussar Associate Director, Graduate Financial Aid & Awards |
If you have any questions, please contact Waterloo International.
Testimonials
“My experience at the University of Waterloo was a turning point in my life. I usually say that there are two versions of me, the one before this opportunity and the one after. This experience inspired me to have the courage to continue fulfilling my dreams… My advisor welcomed me long before my arrival. I had all the support that anyone going through this experience could hope to receive…I learned a lot not only about my research topic but also created bonds that I will carry with me forever… The academic exchange gave me hope and confidence.”
Carolina Polotto Christovan
Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil
Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program(ELAP) - 2021-2022
“It was always a dream of mine to be a part of an exchange program, but coming from a low-income family in a third-world country, I never thought I'd have the opportunity to study at a prestigious university in Canada. This experience has shown me...that my background does not define or limit what I can achieve. With the experience of developing research for four months in the mobility program, I now feel more capable to follow an academic career. This opportunity made me believe more in myself, in my work, and in my future.”
Juliana da Silva Oliveira
Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil
Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program(ELAP) - 2021-2022
“I would certainly love to come back to the University of Waterloo. I’ve had an amazing experience in these months and I’m sure spending more time would make me a better professional and provide more incredible opportunities and experiences. I am already recommending the University and the ELAP program for my friends, and I hope it works out for them… Overall I had an incredible opportunity and I am very grateful for the time I spent in Waterloo.”
Júlia De Lázari
University of Campinas, Brazil
Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program(ELAP) - 2021-2022